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Trump Says U.S. Military to Stay Deployed Near Iran Until 'Real Agreement' Reached
This is Beirut 09/04 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that U.S. forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as Washington enters a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran. The truce reached Tuesday showed signs of unravelling, with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Washington contradicting some of Iran's ...
Hezbollah Chief's Secretary Assassinated In Beirut Strike
This is Beirut 09/04 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The IDF said it assassinated Ali Youssef Harshi in Beirut on Wednesday, the personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem. In an official statement, the Israeli military confirmed the killing of Harshi, describing him as a key figure within Hezbollah and a close associate of its leadership. Who Was the Target? According to ...
World Bank Calls for Stronger Economies as US-Iran Ceasefire Fragile, Oil Rises
This is Beirut 09/04 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The World Bank on Thursday called on countries in the Middle East and North Africa to strengthen economic resilience and governance in the wake of ongoing regional crises. “The current crisis is a stark reminder of the work ahead for the region: not only to weather shocks but also to rebuild more resilient economies with stronger macroeconomic ...
Beirut Weapons Ban: Too Late to Restore State Control?
Claudia Groeling 10/04 16:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s government on Thursday instructed security forces to restrict weapons in Beirut exclusively to state institutions. The move came one day after Israel launched its most intense and coordinated wave of airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the war, hitting more than 100 targets across the country. "The army and security forces are ...
Netanyahu Affirms Strikes on Hezbollah as Southern Ground Incursions Continue
This is Beirut 09/04 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel will keep hitting Iran-backed Hezbollah "wherever necessary,” the day after Israeli strikes pummelled Lebanon. "We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force, precision, and determination," Netanyahu said on his personal X account. "Our message is clear: ...
Trump Threatens to Restart War if Iran Fails to Honor Ceasefire Terms
This is Beirut 09/04 13:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Donald Trump warned that the United States is prepared to resume full-scale military operations against Iran if Tehran fails to comply with what he described as a “real agreement,” casting new doubt on the durability of the recently announced ceasefire. In a late-night statement, Trump said all U.S. military assets, including ships, aircraft, ...
Lebanese Cabinet Issues Orders to Remove Non-State Weapons From Beirut
This is Beirut 09/04 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese government decided on Thursday to ban weapons held by non-state groups in Beirut, a day after deadly Israeli strikes on the capital. “Out of concern for citizens’ safety,” the government “requests that the army and security forces immediately extend state control over the Beirut area and restrict the carrying of weapons there ...
Israel, Lebanon to Hold Direct Talks, Says Netanyahu
This is Beirut 09/04 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement Thursday saying he had ordered his cabinet to open direct talks with the Lebanese government while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that proposals to include Lebanon in a regional ceasefire were gaining traction among international partners. The statements follow a general confusion ...
Senior U.S. Official to TIB: 'Next Week's Talks in Washington... A Critical Moment For Lebanese Government to Assert Control'
This is Beirut 09/04 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A senior U.S. official confirmed to This is Beirut that “next week’s talks in Washington will be a critical moment for the Lebanese government to assert control, take responsibility, and move toward the disarmament of Hezbollah,” refering to upcoming direct, civilian negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The official ...
Hezbollah’s Grip on Displacement Centers Threatens Civilians and Aid
Claudia Groeling 10/04 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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More than a million Lebanese have been displaced since Hezbollah plunged Lebanon into war with Israel, with many now seeking refuge in communal shelters draped in Iranian flags and guarded by the militant group’s fighters. Hamed Abou Zahr, head of the Aamalouna displacement center in Sidon, warned that other shelters were “openly ...
Operation Roaring Lion: Iran's Missile Program Takes a Hit
This is Beirut 10/04 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the Israeli Air Force carried out more than 8,500 sorties over Iran as part of a sustained aerial campaign during Operation Roaring Lion. In total, the Air Force deployed over 18,000 munitions, conducting approximately 10, 800 individual strikes. These attacks targeted a broad network of Iranian military ...
Hezbollah’s War Role Challenged as Ministers Cite Legal, Constitutional Violations
This is Beirut 10/04 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, along with Ministers Joseph Saddy, Joe Issa El Khoury, and Kamal Shehadeh submitted a legal memorandum to the Council of Ministers of Lebanon, signed on Wednesday ahead of the Cabinet meeting, calling for immediate action to restore state authority and hold accountable those responsible for involving the ...
Hezbollah’s Qassem Urges Lebanon to Halt “Concessions” Ahead of Talks
This is Beirut 10/04 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem on Friday urged the Lebanese government to halt what he described as “free concessions” to Israel, ahead of anticipated negotiations between the two sides in Washington scheduled for next week. In a written statement broadcast on the group’s Al-Manar television channel, Qassem said ...
Lebanese FM: Direct Talks With Israel Reinforce Separation From Iran Track
This is Beirut 13/04 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said that Beirut is pursuing direct negotiations with Israel aimed at reaching a ceasefire, while stressing what he described as a growing separation between Lebanon’s diplomatic track and Iranian influence in the region. In a post on X following a call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, ...
Qassem Urges Lebanese Government to Cancel Negotiations with Israel
This is Beirut 13/04 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered a televised address tonight, his sixth since the militant group initiated this round of fighting on March 2. He spoke one day before Lebanese and Israeli envoys are set to begin negotiations at the U.S. State Department on April 14, a watershed moment in the history of ties between the two ...
Iran Launches Fresh Attacks on Gulf and Israel Minutes After Ceasefire Announcement
This is Beirut 08/04 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran continued launching missile and drone attacks on Gulf states and Israel in the immediate aftermath of a ceasefire announcement with the United States on Wednesday, which was announced to take effect immediately. The continued strikes have immediately cast doubt on the viability of the agreement, with active hostilities persisting across a ...
Amal Leader Condemns Gunfire in Beirut
This is Beirut 17/04 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, leader of Lebanon’s Amal party, voiced support on Friday for national unity, condemning incidents of celebratory gunfire in Beirut last night as the Shia political community navigates its first day of the ceasefire since March 2. Berri said that indiscriminate gunfire in the capital was ...
Trump Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Lebanon
This is Beirut 16/04 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to take effect at 5 p.m. EST, following what he described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Trump, both leaders agreed the temporary ...
Trump Signals Push for Broader Middle East Deal After Announcing 10-Day Israel–Hezbollah Ceasefire
This is Beirut 16/04 23:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in a series of Truth Social posts set to take effect at 5 p.m. EST, following what he described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump presented the deal as an initial step ...
10-Day Ceasefire on Lebanon-Israel Front Takes Effect
This is Beirut 17/04 00:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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At 5pm EST on Thursday, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the United States, went into effect. Immediately following its start, intense gunfire has been reported in Beirut’s southern suburbs and the Bekaa Valley, according to Lebanese media. Earlier on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth ...
Turkey Hosts Latest Diplomatic Push on Middle East War
This is Beirut 17/04 08:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Turkey hosts a high-stakes forum Friday bringing together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as Islamabad pushes diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war. Pakistan's powerful army chief met senior negotiators in Tehran on Thursday as Washington and Iran considered a fresh round of talks to end the six-week ...
IDF to Remain in its Positions in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 17/04 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli forces continued shelling areas in southern Lebanon on Friday, including the towns of Khiam and Debbine, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). Under the U.S.-brokered 10-day ceasefire, Israel agreed to halt “offensive” military operations against Lebanese targets but explicitly retained the right to ...
Hundreds Return South After Ceasefire Despite Lebanese-Israeli Warnings
This is Beirut 17/04 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Early reactions to the ceasefire in Lebanon were chaotic, with celebrations in the capital and a large number returning to the south over the Litani river, despite Israeli and Lebanese warnings to the contrary. After fragile ceasefire took effect at midnight April 16-17, celebratory small arms and RPG fire was reported throughout the southern ...
Lebanese Voices Optimistic About Direct Talks With Israel
Claudia Groeling 17/04 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Following the direct negotiations that took place on April 14, the first high-level, U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanese and Israeli representatives since 1993, This Is Beirut spoke to residents on the ground to understand their views on the discussions and what they hope comes next. Many expressed support for direct negotiations, saying they ...
Trump Signals Imminent Iran Deal Amid Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire
This is Beirut 17/04 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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United States President Donald Trump said he was confident that an agreement to end the conflict involving Iran could be reached soon, as a 10-day truce between Lebanon and Israel came into effect. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump urged Iran-backed Hezbollah to maintain the ceasefire, expressing optimism about ongoing ...
Syrian President Considers Negotiations With Israel Over Golan Heights
This is Beirut 17/04 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Friday he is considering “long-term negotiations” with Israel over the Golan Heights, provided the two countries reach a security agreement guaranteeing Israel’s withdrawal from recently occupied Syrian territories. “Israel is violating the 1974 disengagement agreement, and today we are working to ...
Aoun Thanks U.S. for Ceasefire Efforts After Calls with Trump and Rubio
This is Beirut 16/04 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday thanked the United States for its efforts to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, following separate phone calls with President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to an official statement. Aoun received a call from Rubio earlier in the day, during which he expressed appreciation for ...
Trump Hails Tehran's Move to Open Strait of Hormuz, Blockade on Iranian Ports to Continue
This is Beirut 17/04 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Iran’s announcement that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain open to maritime traffic for the duration of a ceasefire, signaling a potential easing of tensions in one of the world’s most critical corridors. “THANK YOU!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, adding ...
Leaders Signal Next Phase for Lebanon
This is Beirut 17/04 21:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A tentative shift began to take shape today as Presidents Donald Trump, Joseph Aoun, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed their visions for what comes next in Lebanon following the announcement of a ceasefire and the launch of direct talks. While the pause in fighting has created space for diplomacy, each leader made clear that the ...
From War To Business Suits: What Peace with Israel Could Mean for Lebanon's Economy
Ralph Atrach 17/04 23:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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As Lebanese and Israeli officials met face to face in Washington for the first time in decades, the war with Hezbollah dominated headlines, but the prospect of future economic ties between Jerusalem and Beirut came into view. Following the meeting, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter brought up the potential windfalls of peace. “The ...